It’s Never Too Late to Build Confidence in Youth

The amount of self-confidence a child possesses will affect every aspect of his or her educational and personal goals. If a child loses confidence in school, his or her grades will ultimately be affected. When self-confidence suffers, a child may give up on his or her hopes, dreams, and plans. They may feel they are unworthy of obtaining their goals or think it is impossible to achieve them. Building confidence in youth can help prevent student dropout rates, ensure kids maintain their love for learning, and help them achieve their dreams and goals by staying in school and going to college. There is no question that the relationship between confidence and educational success is tightly intertwined. One of the best ways to improve confidence is to engage kids in various self-esteem activities. By boosting self-esteem in youth, children who may come from less than desirable home settings can learn skills that foster a sense of community and respect. Parents that have violence in the home, or use negative words when speaking to their children, may not realize the damage that is being inflicted upon a child’s self-esteem. In these situations, it is imperative that children are exposed to educators or other mentors who are a positive influence and help build the child’s confidence. No matter what a child’s home life or personal experiences, it is never too late to begin building confidence in youth. By doing so, you may be influencing a child in more ways than you could ever imagine. The First Tee of Silicon Valley fosters confidence in youth grades 1-12 through our Nine Core Values curriculum. We surround our participants with positive and affirming mentoring that directly impacts their confidence. Confidence plays a key role in the level of play that one achieves. Players can increase confidence in their abilities by being positive and focusing on something they are doing well regardless of the outcome.   Consider registering your child in a class, becoming a volunteer or supporting our non-profit youth development organization.   Source:  http://www.edu-nova.com/articles/student-confidence/